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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.99, 5,695.97 and 2,335.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.99, 5,695.97 and 2,335.55 is: 3,222.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.99 : 5,695.97 = 2,335.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.99/5,695.97 = 2,335.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.99x = 5,695.97 × 2,335.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.99x = 13,303,182.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,303,182.58/4,127.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.68

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